episode_0083

Suddenly, Kang Dan-ee appeared out of the blue, just like before. I was completely fed up with her rudeness, having done it not just once, but twice. However, the presence of a beauty who came with her made me forget all about Kang Dan-ee.

At first glance, she seemed to be around the same age as Kang Dan-ee, but there was something more mature about her.

“Say hello, this is our mother.”

Did she notice my gaze? Kang Dan-ee introduced her, and they both stepped into the house amicably.

Wait, our mother? If she’s Kang Dan-ee’s mother, that means she’s my husband’s mother… M-Mother-in-law!

“Uh… Well, um, please come in, Mother! Come inside first! I’ll bring some coffee right away!”

“Coffee, not tea.”

“I’ll have coffee too!”

As I nervously rambled on, Mother-in-law just nodded her head. Unlike the playful Kang Dan-ee, her demeanor was not as easygoing, which only heightened my tension.

Guiding the two of them to the living room, I hurriedly started preparing coffee. Should I also offer some biscuits in case the guests arrive while the water is boiling?

“Oh~ So you’ve decided to move in with Sun-woo now? The newlywed vibes are in the air, huh?”

“Huh? Look at these?”

Hearing voices from the room, I looked up to see the two of them exploring the house, peeking into my husband’s and my room.

Suppressing a scream that felt like it would burst out of my throat, I comforted my uneasy mind by touching the ring on my finger.

But as they continued to invade our privacy, they only made me more uncomfortable.

And Mother-in-law’s questions about whether our son Sun-woo was eating well were easy to answer, but when she asked when we started sharing a bed and what the red marks on my neck and chest were, I couldn’t easily respond. Especially when Kang Dan-ee mentioned that there were more condoms than before, it put me in an even more awkward situation.

Both Kang Dan-ee and Mother-in-law were difficult people. The forced laughter I had been maintaining in the face of their intrusive behavior was slowly crumbling.

I couldn’t help but think that they were so similar in their rudeness, almost like mother and daughter. It might be rude to think that way, but I was truly grateful that my husband didn’t resemble them.

“Then I have a question. Miss… No, you. What do you think of our Sun-woo?”

Sitting at the kitchen table, Mother-in-law, who had finished her coffee, asked bluntly.

I wasn’t sure, but it seemed like she was asking why I approached her son. But I didn’t approach him willingly; we were forced into this situation by the family… Does Mother-in-law not know?

“I, I think he’s a good person. Kind and handsome…”

Honestly, I couldn’t list the good qualities of my husband, but there were many words that I felt too embarrassed to say out loud.

“Hmm, I see… ”

Avoiding her gaze out of discomfort, Mother-in-law’s suspicious eyes were still fixed on me. Ugh, what on earth is she suspecting! Please don’t do this!

“Mmm, delicious~ Mother, try one. Olke’s cooking skills are really amazing, right?”

Turning my head slightly, I saw Kang Dan-ee happily watching the scene where I was being bombarded with questions by my mother. With a content expression on her face, she held the dumplings I had just made in her hand…

“Uh… huh!? Hyung, that’s for when the husband comes home! Why are you eating it!! The biscuits are untouched! Oh? Why are you eating that, mother? What should our husband eat when he comes home!!”

“Alright, your cooking skills pass.”

Ugh, it’s good that mother gave me a good score, but I still don’t feel great. It takes a long time to prepare the dumpling seasoning, so it’s impossible to make it again now…

“Um… why did you come all the way here today… mother?”

“Hmm? Oh, it’s nothing.”

As I spoke with a hint of tears in my eyes, mother seemed to remember something and placed a black plastic bag she had brought on the table. And what she took out from it was… alcohol?

“You… no, I mean, I came to drink with our daughter-in-law. How about it? Is it okay to have a drink with this mother-in-law?”

She just called me daughter-in-law, but for some reason, each word seemed to be filled with animosity. By now, I suspect that mother didn’t come to see if I fit in with her son, but rather to properly judge the situation.

Fortunately, the alcohol mother brought was just beer and soju. The quantity was a bit much, but I think it’s fine to drink as much as I want.

“Alright, Seonu won’t be here. Let’s have a drink with the three of us women. Cheers!”

Suddenly, with her spirits lifted, Kang Dan-ee brought three glasses from the kitchen and started mixing soju and beer in them.

From what I could see, the ratio of beer to soju was 7:3. It’s better to quietly accept it rather than try to resist. After all, I’m just a newbie who became an adult less than a year ago.

Hmm… soju mixed with beer goes down smoothly. It’s refreshing and clean, just gliding down easily.

“Oh, one shot? You can handle your alcohol? Let’s have another drink.”

“Yes, then just one more…”

Gulp, gulp

Two glasses. This is surprisingly tasty? I only knew alcohol as something bitter, but with this clean taste, I feel like I can drink as much as I want.

Gulp, gulp

Three glasses. This is what it’s like to drink alcohol for the taste. I watched Kang Dan-ee pour the alcohol and thought I should drink with our husband next time. I can’t handle strong alcohol, so this should be enough, right?

“Alright, I brought some snacks, so eat a little. If you keep drinking without eating, you’ll get drunk quickly.”

“It’s okay. I don’t get drunk easily with beer or soju.”

“Hmm, your voice does sound fine.”

“Hehehe.”

Nine glasses, five glasses… I kept drinking, but I didn’t feel any different. Hmm… no, do I feel a bit better? I suddenly feel like laughing for no reason… is this the alcohol kicking in a bit?

“Oh~? Your glasses are empty… hehe, I’ll pour for you~”

Still, I just feel a bit tipsy, nothing more. Look, I poured the alcohol properly for mother and brother, and I filled my glass well too, right?

“Are you drunk?”

“Yeess~? Hehehe… no~ I’m fine~”

When I quickly raised my right hand to answer mother’s question, she seemed satisfied and smiled. Wow~ our mother smiled for the first time since she came here? She looks really pretty when she smiles~

Huh? But why do I keep shaking my head~ Am I already drunk? I still seem fine mentally though~ I’ve only had nine glasses… no, more? But how much did I drink~ Hmm~ I don’t know~

“Drinking fifteen glasses alone is a piece of cake. Are you feeling okay, Mom?”

“Yeah, I’m finally feeling it. This alcohol is quite strong. I was worried I might get too drunk if I didn’t stop… but it’s good.”

Oh my~ After clearing the glasses with Mom and my brother, they stare at me intensely. But their faces look so blurry. Ugh… I need to focus my eyes and concentrate to see clearly!

“I have a question I asked earlier. I’ll ask again.”

“Oh~ Yes~ Ask me anything~ I’ll tell you everything~!”

I feel like I’m swaying all over the place, but I still raise my hand high to answer. Wow~ This makes me feel even better. Another drink~!

“What do you think of our Sunwoo? Give me an honest answer.”

Sunwoo? Who is Sunwoo talking about? Sunwoo… Mr. Sunwoo…? Ugh… Oh!

“Hehe~ Our husband~ Yes, he’s amazing! Handsome and very kind! So kind that it’s adorable, which makes him even better! Oh! What should I do~! I love our husband so much!!♡”

Unable to control my fluttering heart, I twist my body in excitement. Oh, it’s about our husband, right? I can’t help but love him! Oh, I miss our husband so much…

“Husband… Oh… she’s serious about this.”

“See, I told you, Mom. Sunwoo is intense, but she’s even more serious.”

Huh? What are they talking about? Seriously… They don’t think I’m lying right now, do they? How dare they!

“Heh, Mom~ It’s me… I really like that person. No, I love him~♡ That person. No, our husband promised he wouldn’t leave me? Mom left me… that woman left me… but our husband promised to only look at me for the rest of his life… He even gave me this ring and made a vow~ Hehe~ I’m going to marry our husband. It has to be him~ We even bathed together~ kissed each other~? And we have sex every day–”

“I’m back!”

Just as I was finishing my sentence, the sound of the front door opening and a very familiar voice echoed through the room. A familiar and hot voice that made me feel like melting…

“Hehe~ My husband~♡”

I jumped up as if to rush towards my husband, who had just entered. Oh~ His chest is warm and soft. This comfort… I might become addicted to it!

“Why are you so drunk? Why is Nuna and Mom… Ugh, Honey… I mean, Eunhye, can you come down for a moment?”

“Huh? Geez! Don’t call me Honey, call me Husband! I called you Honey!”

“Ugh! Eunhye, calm down for a moment…”

“Am I not calm enough for you? I won’t calm down until you call me Honey… Ugh…!”

“Eunhye? Joo Eunhye?”

“Uwaaaaah—!!”